Continental tyres
Continental is a German tyre maker producing tyres in Hanover since 1871 and one of the largest original-equipment suppliers to European car makers. Nordkit stocks Continental summer, winter and studded tyres for cars, SUVs and vans — today's stock and delivery time on every tyre, with EU label and DOT year.
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Continental tyres: a German maker whose winter tyres are built for the Nordics
Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871 and remains Germany's largest tyre maker and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. Tyres for the European market are made in Continental plants in Germany, France, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania.
Nordkit's Continental winter range splits in two: the Nordic friction tyres VikingContact 7 and 8 and the studded IceContact 3 and IceContact 8 are built for ice and long cold spells; WinterContact TS 870 P, TS 860 S and WinterContact 8 S are Central European-type winter tyres. For summer there are PremiumContact 6 and 7, SportContact 5, 6 and 7, EcoContact 6 and UltraContact; AllSeasonContact 2 for year-round driving and VanContact for vans.
Every tyre shows the EU label, the 3PMSF mark where applicable, and the DOT year. Every tyre shows today's stock and exact delivery time.
Which Continental tyre to choose
VikingContact 8 and VikingContact 7
Nordic-type friction tyres for ice and packed snow — Continental's first studless choice for an Estonian winter. VikingContact 8 is the newer generation.
IceContact 3 and IceContact 8
Studded tyres for cars and SUVs. IceContact 3 uses rubber-embedded studs; IceContact 8 is the latest generation.
WinterContact TS 870 P, TS 860 S and WinterContact 8 S
Central European-type winter tyres for wet and slushy roads; TS 860 S and 8 S are for sportier, more powerful cars.
PremiumContact 6 and 7
Everyday summer tyres with the emphasis on comfort and wet grip.
SportContact 5, 6 and 7
UHP summer tyres for sporty and powerful cars — handling and braking on dry and wet asphalt.
EcoContact 6, UltraContact and AllSeasonContact 2
EcoContact is the low-rolling-resistance tyre, UltraContact the long-life everyday tyre; AllSeasonContact 2 is the 3PMSF-marked all-season tyre.
Frequently asked questions
Which Continental winter tyre suits an Estonian winter?
For ice and snow, VikingContact 8 (friction) or IceContact 3 / IceContact 8 (studded). On mostly maintained roads, WinterContact TS 870 P also works.
Where are Continental tyres made?
European-market tyres come from Continental plants in Germany, France, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. The country of manufacture is on the sidewall.
What is the difference between VikingContact and WinterContact?
VikingContact is built for Nordic winters (ice, packed snow, long frost), WinterContact for Central European winters (wet roads, slush, temperatures around zero).
Does AllSeasonContact meet the Estonian winter tyre requirement?
Yes, AllSeasonContact 2 carries the 3PMSF snowflake mark.